Norfolk County and Braintree Town City property record for 162 Common St, Braintree, MA 02184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,070 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,894 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $187,500 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,577 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRAI M:2087 B:0 L:5 |
| Primary APN | BRAI M:2087 B:0 L:5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,070 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,894 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 162 COMMON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRAINTREE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02184-1757 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINTREE TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 419100 |
162 Common St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 162 COMMON ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-1757 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33642 / 343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAINTREE MA |
| Property Address | 162 COMMON ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-1757 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37734-365 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 37734/365 |
| Instrument | 29531 |
| Name | SOUTH SHORE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 162 Common St was $4,577, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Braintree Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Municipality | Braintree Town City |
| Unified School District | Braintree School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,577.00 (+5.22%) | $455,000 (+4.38%) Land $300,100 Building $154,500 | $413,820 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,350.00 (+9.3%) | $435,900 (+3.84%) Land $285,500 Building $150,400 | $413,820 (+7.11%) |
| 2024 | $3,980.00 (+6.82%) | $419,800 (+9.95%) Land $271,000 Building $148,800 | $386,365 |
| 2023 | $3,726.00 | $381,800 Land $242,000 Building $139,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 162 Common St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 162 Common St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BRAINTREE WATER AND SEWER DEPT. serves 39,143 people · EPA ID MA4040000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Netafy, Starry.
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